September 24, 1940, What happened that day? | TakeMeBack.to

What happened on Tuesday September 24, 1940?

About September 24th, 1940, in brief:

  • Historical events: On September 24, 1940, the Luftwaffe launched a major bombing campaign against London, targeting civilian and military sites. This attack was part of the broader strategy to weaken British morale and military capabilities during World War II.
  • Day of the week: September 24th, 1940 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • Popular movie: Strike Up the Band directed by Busby Berkeley

More about September 24th, 1940? See below for more news and curiosities on September 24th, 1940.

Poster
history

September 24, 1940: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 24, 1940:

  • Luftwaffe's major bombing of London On September 24, 1940, the Luftwaffe launched a major bombing campaign against London, targeting civilian and military sites. This attack was part of the broader strategy to weaken British morale and military capabilities during World War II. source: britannica.com
  • RAF retaliatory bombing of Berlin On September 24, 1940, the Royal Air Force conducted a retaliatory bombing raid on Berlin in response to the German air attacks on London. This marked a significant moment in the air war, as it demonstrated Britain's resolve to strike back against the Luftwaffe. source: britannica.com
  • Jimmy Foxx hits 500th career home run On September 24, 1940, baseball player Jimmy Foxx became the second player in Major League Baseball history to hit 500 career home runs. This milestone solidified his status as one of the greatest power hitters of his time. source: baseball-reference.com

Events in 1940

September 24, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE Magazine
Your poster from this day

LIFE magazines from September 1940

Newspapers from Sep. 24, 1940

Your poster from September 24, 1940

Looking for other vintage memories?
Look at our old newspapers and magazines page
calendar

What day of the week was September 24, 1940?


September 24, 1940 was a Tuesday and it was the 268th day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 24, 1940 can also be written as 9/24/1940 in the US and as 24/9/1940 in UK and Europe.

September 24, 1940 in September 1940 calendar

September 1940
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
1
2345678
9101112131415
16171819202122
23242526272829
30
takemeback poster

Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on September 24th, 1940 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

see horoscope and birth chart for September 24, 1940
Planetary positions on  - Geocentric view
birthday

Who was born on September 24, 1940?


Famous people born on September 24, 1940:

  • Yves Navarre
    Yves Navarre

    Yves Navarre was a prominent French novelist and playwright who won the prestigious Goncourt Prize in 1980.

Famous people born in 1940

Famous people born on September 24th

RIP

September 24, 1940: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on September 24, 1940:

  • Grover Jones
    Grover Jones

Famous people who died in 1940

Famous people who died on September 24th

Wish him/her..

Send your special wishes with this personalized page

send a message
birthday card
birthday club

Was September 24, 1940 your birth date ?

If yes, join our birthday club!

join birthday club
zodiac

September 24, 1940: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


 zodiac sign

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 24th is Libra.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

Discover the personality of September born.

Unlock the Mysteries of September 24, 1940! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

September 24, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Dragon chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 24, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Dragon personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birth
zodiac

September 24, 1940: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

39%

The moon phase on September 24, 1940 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 24, 1940 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on September 24, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 11:12 pm and setting at 02:43 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 16, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Oct 16, 1940.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in September 1940


Your place in the Universe on September 24, 1940

star banner

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Get your Star Map Now!
birthday

How old is someone born on September 24, 1940?


Someone born on September 24, 1940 is:

85 years 8 months old,

or 1028 months

or 4469 weeks and 5 days old,

or 31288 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 24, 1940?

There are 123 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday September 24th 2026.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 24, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on September 24, 1940.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.

Tuesday September 24, 1940